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315: Monday Minute: The Profit Gap: High Revenue, Low Clarity Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward one small win at a time. Today, we're talking about the profit gap. The gap is the difference between what is happening (high revenue) and our understanding of how the money is being managed (low clarity). Topics Covered: Revenue alone can mask operational issues Owner's can be the most underpaid people in the company Clarity comes from understanding the drivers of profitability Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Strategy2Go Metrique Solutions

Highly sensitive nervous systems take in far more than a fair share, and overwhelm slowly becomes a groove we practice until it feels like who we are. I keep coming back to one idea: overwhelm is an invitation, and every invitation can be declined. The moment we stop treating ourselves as overwhelm's victim, simple affirmations can reprogram those old patterns and return us to the peace that is our birthright. Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass⁠ - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

314: QUIPA: Processes that Drive Profit With over two decades of experience as a workroom owner and interior designer, Hope Arbery understands the real challenges behind custom work—long hours, pricing uncertainty, and the constant pressure to get everything just right. She founded QUIPA to provide the tools she—and so many others—wished they had: automated yardage and pricing calculations, professional estimates, and systems that bring clarity instead of chaos. Hope is deeply committed to helping workrooms not just survive, but truly thrive with confidence, professionalism, and profit. In today's conversation, we're diving into what inspired her to create QUIPA, how it works, and the key problems it solves for workrooms everywhere. Topics Mentioned: Project management and pricing support Modernizing workrooms Simplified operations and communication Key Thoughts:  Modernizing workrooms in the custom soft furnishings industry to remain competitive is very important. The demand for efficiency and accuracy is increasing, and estimating and project management tools can provide assistance. The complexity of teaching the intricacies of window treatments prohibit many from hiring. Providing estimates quickly helps maintain project momentum and avoid losing clients due to delays. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: scarletthreadconsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele-Williams Contact Hope: Email: hope@quipa.com Website: https://www.quipa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myquipa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myQUIPA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myquipa References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

Your body after a baby was never a calorie problem. It is a metabolic one. In this Her Stack episode I am walking you through exactly how to restore your metabolism so body composition follows. The goal is not weight loss. The goal is metabolic restoration. Body comp is downstream. I am breaking down the four drivers that actually run body composition (insulin, thyroid, sleep, growth hormone), the four pillars to address them (nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, peptides), and the exact peptide sequencing for women. Plus my honest take on GLP-1s including semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide, where they actually fit, and why microdosing makes more sense than chasing the scale. I also share what nobody talks about. Eating less postpartum often makes body composition worse. Breastfeeding is sequencing, not failure. Growth hormone is the layer women never hear about, so they plateau and blame their age when it was a fixable signal the whole time. Join The LongHer Life for women-specific guidance on peptides, hormones, and longevity.   I TALK ABOUT: 00:00 Welcome back to the Her Stack series 00:53 Updates: working with me one-on-one and my new peptide planner 06:15 Why body composition not weight, and why metabolism not calories 07:01 The four drivers and four pillars framework 09:00 Driver 1: Insulin resistance and why stubborn middle fat is an insulin problem, not a calorie problem 11:30 Driver 2: Thyroid, and why TSH alone misses Free T3 (the worker hormone) 14:50 Driver 3: Sleep, cortisol, and the loop back to insulin resistance 19:32 Driver 4: Growth hormone, the layer nobody talks about that's blunted postpartum and through aging 22:19 The labs to actually ask for: fasting insulin, Free T3, IGF-1, DHEA-S, plus a 2-week CGM 24:30 Pillar 1: Nutrition (protein floor of 120g, leucine at every meal, food order, fiber, and why you should NOT under-eat) 28:06 Why leucine flips the muscle-building switch 35:00 Pillar 2: Lifestyle and biohacking (lift 3x a week, walk 7-10k steps, zone 2, cold and heat, red light, and the fringe tier honestly) 45:30 Pillar 3: Supplements (creatine, magnesium glycinate, myo-inositol, omega-3, berberine, and breastfeeding sequencing) 51:01 Berberine, AMPK, and "nature's metformin" 55:30 Pillar 4: The peptide stack starts here with AOD-9604 56:00 AOD-9604, the growth hormone fragment, why I am personally taking it right now 01:02:00 MOTS-c, the "exercise in a molecule" mitochondrial peptide 01:05:00 5-Amino-1MQ and releasing the brake on fat cells 01:07:00 Sermorelin, the gentle GH entry (what a secretagogue actually is) 01:10:00 CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and Tesamorelin for post-weaning GH restoration 01:13:00 The GLP-1 honest take: semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the retatrutide question 01:14:00 Why retatrutide is called the triple agonist and where it fits (and where it doesn't) 01:19:27 Recap and wrap-up   RESOURCES: Work with me one-on-one on your peptide stack and protocol. The Her Stack Planner, the first peptide tracking journal built around female biology. Free Peptide Masterclass for Women. Join The LongHer Life for women-specific guidance on peptides, hormones, and longevity.   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

What if a stubborn, snack-loving donkey named Bonita could teach me more about my own anxiety than years of overthinking ever did? I entered a mountain burro race as a complete novice, and my anxious parts ran a full propaganda campaign about every way I might fail. What I found on that trail was the discernment between fear that protects me and fear that quietly shrinks my life. My confidence didn't grow from theory or talk. It grew through doing the hard thing while my scared parts watched my wise woman take the reins. Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come sit with me by the fire. After two recent retreats reawakened something in me that had gone dim, I'm offering you a guided meditation inspired by what I felt there. We are ancient creatures in modern conditions, and our chronic overstimulation leaves so many of us exhausted, fried, frazzled, raw. The fire knows what to do with what is finished. Release the burdens you were never meant to carry alone, and come home to yourself. Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Music Attribution: 718704__muyo5438__atmospheric-landscape-for-meditation-relaxation-and-yoga.mp3.mp3 url: https://freesound.org/s/718704/ license: Attribution 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

312: Monday Minute: What a Strategic Plan Should Actually Do Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward one small win at a time. Today, we're talking about what a strategic plan should actually do. So stick around—this is one you won't want to miss.   Topics Covered: Need for strategic plan How to use a strategic plan What goes into a strategic plan Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Strategy2Go Metrique Solutions

Forgiveness sounds simple… until you actually have to do it.In today's teaching, we begin a powerful journey into forgiveness—not as a vague idea, but as a real, practical process that leads to healing and freedom. Because the truth is: we all carry wounds… and we all need to forgive.Drawing from Scripture, the teachings of Everett Worthington, and real-life experience, this message introduces a proven pathway to forgiveness—one that is honest, challenging, and deeply transformative.Because forgiveness isn't natural… it's supernatural.But it is possible.Welcome home. Change starts today.

Letting go sounds simple until life throws a wrench in your carefully laid plans. Intentions are sneaky little culprits that can quietly turn into control traps, and HSPs feel that grip more intensely than most. When we resist what we cannot change, we hand our peace away without even realizing it. Learning to let go of what we can't control so it doesn't control us is the real work. Let go, or get dragged. Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

309: Monday Minute: What to Fix Next in Your Business Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward, one small win at a time. Today the topic is What to fix next in your business.   Topics Covered: Sales Profit Order Impact Legacy Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Strategy2Go Metrique Solutions  

308: Kaivari: Where Designers Go to Connect With me today on the podcast is Sonia Barney, an award-winning designer, business educator, and founder of Kaivari, a platform built to support creative entrepreneurs with the right coaches, resources, and community at the right stage of business. In this episode, we're diving into the real cost of choosing the wrong coach—or engaging at the wrong time—and how those decisions can impact your growth. Sonia also shares practical resources to help you ask better questions, make more aligned decisions, and find the support system that truly fits your current stage of business. Topics Mentioned: Support platform for design community Entrepreneurship challenges Coaches vs. Mentors Key Thoughts:  It is important to match your need to the coach you select. Personality matters when selecting a professional to work with. Different professionals are available to help at each stage of business growth.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: scarletthreadconsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele-Williams Contact Sonia: Email: sonia.barney@soniabdesign.com Website: www.kaivari.com, www.soniabarneydesign.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaivarico, https://www.instagram.com/soniabarneydesign Link:  www.kaivari.com/free-resources     References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

We set big goals, inevitably fail, then conclude something's wrong with us, which makes change even harder next time. Eric Zimmer, author of "How A Little Becomes A Lot," and host of "The One You Feed" Podcast, breaks down why all or nothing thinking keeps us stuck and how small manageable actions build belief in ourselves. Self-doubt isn't the problem; it's baked into growth. We don't need to eliminate it, just turn it down enough to start making and keeping promises to ourselves, becoming the author of our own life. Learn more and get the book here:https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

307: Scaling Your Design Business: Benefits of Outsourced Help With me today is Danae Branson, founder of Elite Design Assistants, a virtual assistant agency providing professional virtual design support to interior designers. She is also the owner of Niche Mavin, a freelance gig-based platform serving professionals in interior design, architecture, construction, and real estate. In today's conversation, we're focusing on the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant—whether as ongoing team support or as a flexible, fill-in resource during busy seasons. You'll learn how to assess your needs, determine when it's time to bring in support, and how partnering with a virtual design assistant can help you deliver exceptional design services to your clients. Topics Mentioned: Benefits of Hiring Contractors Fractional Support Cost vs Efficiency Key Thoughts:  Working with experienced professionals when subcontracting makes a difference in continuing service levels. There can be a trade-off between cost and efficiency based on the person you hire. Contractors can be beneficial, especially for short-term surges in work or when a business owner needs temporary relief from overwhelming tasks. Virtual Design Assistants (VDAs) can fill in gaps due to maternity leave, medical leave or hiring delays.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Danae: Email: danae@elitedesignassistants.com Instagram: @elitedesignassistants, @nichemavin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danae-branson-a98b31163/ Website: elitedesignassistants.com Website: nichemavin.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

Your healthiest-sounding self-talk might actually be perfectionism in disguise. HSPs tell themselves "I'm working on myself" or "I don't want to make excuses" thinking it's wisdom, but the critical voice underneath can end up kicking your peace down the road. I translate what these phrases actually mean in your psychology and show you how to practice good enough maturity instead of chasing an impossible standard. Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're examining nine healthy-sounding phrases that are actually perfectionism in disguise. Many of these phrases get praised socially, but they bypass self-compassion while appearing to be self-respo. We can't strive for perfectionism constantly without it backfiring. Learning a "good enough" maturity is what we're after here, not unattainable perfection. RESOURCES: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw, no-BS conversation with Michele Thrash, the elite sales veteran who spent 20+ years in the Tony Robbins organization and now brings that firepower to my Real Training program.   Michele breaks down why most people never make the money they want — it's not the economy, it's not the market, it's not bad luck. It's mindset, skill set, and habits they've never been taught. She reveals how Real Training is transforming people from the inside out, helping them break destructive patterns, crush victim mentality, and become unrecognizable versions of themselves before they ever make a single sale.   This episode exposes why most high-ticket closing courses are robbing you blind, why a guaranteed remote sales position at the end of Real Training makes college look like the biggest scam ever sold, and what it really takes to go from stuck to unstoppable.   If you're not making the money you want, you don't need more time — you need the right training, the right coach, and the guts to bet on yourself.   The opportunity is real. The job is guaranteed. The only question is whether you are.   Go to workwith.bradlea.com and fill out your application now.  

305: Designing Beauty in Multi-Family Housing: Creating Spaces People Love to Live In Joining me today is Marcy Sagel, founder and principal of MSA Interiors, a leading commercial interior design firm specializing in multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, affordable housing, and other complex commercial projects. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy brings a deep understanding of how thoughtful design shapes the way people live every day. In this episode, we're diving into the world of multifamily living—what it really means, the unique considerations behind designing these spaces, and why everyone deserves beautiful, functional design, from affordable housing to high-end market-rate communities. I hope you'll find insight and inspiration in this conversation. Topics Mentioned: Affordable Housing Accessible Multifamily Housing Collective Decision Making Key Thoughts:  Multifamily design differs from residential in terms of stakeholder management and the need to balance aesthetics with durability and longevity across different price points. Everyone deserves great design, regardless of budget. The ability to balance and manage collective decision-making is imperative. Affordable housing require durable materials and can still incorporate thoughtful design.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Marcy: Email: marcy@msainteriors.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcysagel/ Website: msainteriors.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

304: Declutter Your Digital Chaos: Organizing Files for Productivity On the podcast today is Tracy Hoth, a life coach and professional organizer with over 16 years of experience. Tracy helps coaches and business owners transform their busy, cluttered operations into organized, CEO-level businesses—so they can calmly make more money while working fewer hours. Her specialty is stepping in to organize digital files, systems, and workflows so you can finally focus on the work that matters most. I'm excited for you to hear this conversation and learn how organization can create both clarity and profitability in your business. Topics Mentioned: Digital Organization Structured Systems for Executive Function Overcoming Resistance to Change Key Thoughts:  Personal identity and past experiences can influence one's ability to stay organized. Structured systems support individuals with executive function challenges. Consistent systems build organizational skills. Simple file structures and organization of bookmarks streamlines operations. Understanding the root of resistance, such as lack of time or energy, is crucial for change. Sort and purge before making decisions.     Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Tracy: Email: tracy@simplysquaredaway.com Instagram: @tracyhoth LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracyhoth/ Website: simplysquaredaway.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

303: Creating a Legacy: A Designer Like Me With me on the podcast today is Kymberlyn Lacy of Kymberlyn Lacy Interiors, and I am so excited for this conversation. Kymberlyn is an incredibly talented designer who has built strategic partnerships with vendors across the country and is truly someone to watch in the interiors industry. She's innovative, forward-thinking, and always leading the way. But what makes today's episode especially meaningful is her newest project—her children's book, A Designer Like Me, developed alongside the STEM coalition. It's a beautiful story designed to help kids see themselves in creative careers and recognize that there's a place for them in the world of interiors and design. We'll talk about the book's development, the inspiration behind the main character, Fawn, and how Kymberlyn is thinking about legacy, representation, and opening doors for the next generation. It's a heartfelt, inspiring conversation you're going to love. Topics Mentioned: Legacy building STEM Creativity Key Thoughts:  Life altering events and health challenges can lead to significant shifts in not only perspectives, but in careers. Legacy becomes more important as we age and as we face these challenges. Design is closely tied to STEM, even if we think of it more as creative in nature. Having a diverse representation of an industry is powerful.     Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Kymberlyn: Email: inquire@kymberlynlacyinteriors.com Instagram: @kymberlynlacyinteriors LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kymberlynlacy/ Website: kymberlynlacyinteriors.com Website: adesignerlikeme.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

302: The Sales Secret: Building Trust that Converts Joining me on the podcast today is Kathy Pace. Kathy is a dynamic, high-energy coach who teaches sales through a lens of trust—trust in ourselves, trust in the process, and trust in the client's ability to clearly share what they want and need. In this episode, we're reframing the sales conversation and exploring how trust transforms the entire experience, making it more authentic, effective, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Get ready for an energizing, insightful, and fun conversation about sales that just might change how you think about it. Topics Mentioned: Trust in Pricing and Process Confidence in execution Human to human sales connection   Key Thoughts:  Trust in pricing and processes provides confidence for execution of the sales process. Aggressive sales tactics can erode trust. Human to human approach transforms client's lives rather than just closing a transaction. ReCEPT (Relaxed, Connected, Engaging, Personalized, Transformational).     Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Kathy: Email: kathy@kathypace.com Instagram: @chattykathypace LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathycraggpace/ Website: kathypace.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

301: Why Aligning Your Resources is the Key to Executing Your Strategy On the podcast today, I'm joined by Courtney Bramlett, owner of The Good Sower, and the powerhouse behind marketing and operations at Scarlet Thread. In this episode, we're talking about the alignment of resources—how you're investing your time, energy, and effort into the areas of your business that truly matter and will move you to the next level. Together, we are bringing a practical, grounded perspective on focusing your resources with intention so your business can grow without unnecessary overwhelm. Get ready for a fun, insightful, and energizing conversation. Topics Mentioned: Alignment of Resources to Strategy Prioritization of Goals based on company vision Focus resources and reduce unnecessary tasks Key Thoughts:  Understand business fundamentals before implementing solutions. Budget for what is important. All resources should be aligned with the company strategy. Small steps in the right direction are better than none. Business investments need to be balance with owner's compensation. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Courtney: Email: courtney@thegoodsower.com Instagram: @Courtneybramlett_ Website: The Good Sower References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

300: Upcycling with Purpose: How Sustainable Design Brings Peace to Your Space Joining us on the podcast today is Sarah Trop, owner of Fun Cycled in upstate New York. By day, Sarah transforms spaces and furniture through thoughtful, sustainable design, and by night, she shares her creative life as a lifestyle blogger—she's truly fun to follow and watch. In this episode, we're talking about upcycling—what Sarah lovingly calls Fun Cycling—and how intentional, sustainable design can bring a sense of peace into the spaces we live and work in. We'll also explore what it means to be good stewards of what we've been entrusted with, especially throughout the design process. This conversation is creative, meaningful, and uplifting—and I know you're going to enjoy it. Topics Mentioned: Repurposing Well-being Balancing home and health Key Thoughts:  There is value in merging old and new items in design. It is important to balance home-making with hospitality and stewardship. Design can promote emotional and physical well-being. New challenges keep us learning. We were created to create.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Sarah: Email: sarah@funcycled.com Instagram: @funcycled Facebook: Funcycled Website: Funcycled.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

Smartphones and social media have radically transformed childhood. In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Jean Twenge explore how constant digital exposure is linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption in kids and teens.Dr. Twenge shares powerful tips from her book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World, including:Delay smartphone use until kids driveKeep devices out of bedrooms overnightSet daily screen limits and enforce themOpenly discuss the dangers of cyberbullying and online contentThese rules help reclaim childhood from the grip of technology.While tech is here to stay, balance is possible. Dr. Twenge emphasizes proactive parenting—being aware, staying involved, and not being afraid to set firm boundaries.As Dr. Meeker reminds listeners, protecting kids' mental health is worth every hard conversation about screens, apps, and smartphones.

298: How to Scale Your Business Without Diluting Your Brand Today we're diving into one of the biggest challenges for growing businesses — scaling without losing control of your brand. Growth is exciting, but it can also expose every weakness in your systems, your messaging, and your client experience. So in this episode, we're talking about how to protect your brand's integrity as you bring on more clients, more team members, and more opportunities. Because scaling should amplify your brand — not dilute it. Topics Mentioned: Brand Control and Defense Brand Alignment Brand Guardrails Consistency Builds Trust Key Thoughts:  Clarity Becomes More Critical As You Scale Weaknesses in brand clarity become louder and more obvious as you scale. Create a documented, teachable brand identity. Your offer, audience, client experience, and brand promise should be crystal clear and written. Systems Are Your Brand's Best Defense Systems replicate your standards when you are not in the room. Use SOPs and checklists to stay consistent. Systems create freedom. Delegate the Work, Not the Brand Identity Team members and outsourced partners need guardrails. Define what is flexible and what is non-negotiable.   Consistency Builds Trust Faster Than Marketing Every touchpoint communicates something about your brand. Consistency creates trust, referrals and brand recognition. Inconsistency kills scaling efforts.   Your Team Must Become Brand Stewards Team training should include philosophy. Teams should connect the dots to the "why". Teams that understand the "why" will protect the brand without micromanagement.   Protect the Vision As You Grow Many businesses forget to scale vision leading to scattered offers and brand drift. Scaling requires strategic "no's". Avoid expanding so wide that you lose focus.     Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Strategy2Go Metrique Solutions

Joining me today on the podcast is Stacey Brown Randall—a returning guest and someone you're going to love hearing from again. Stacey has been on the show twice before, and today she's back to share insights from her brand-new book, The Referable Client Experience. You may also know her as the author of the multiple award-winning book Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, and as the host of the hugely popular podcast Roadmap to Referrals. Beyond her work as a consultant and coach, she's also a wife and mom of three, bringing a grounded, real-world perspective to everything she teaches. In this episode, we're diving into what it truly takes to create a client experience that naturally generates referrals—without the awkward asks or uncomfortable scripts. You won't want to miss this conversation. Topics Mentioned: Emotional Connection Client Experience Consistency in Connection Referral Strategies Key Thoughts:  The Referable Client Experience Book Overview This book explores how businesses can create a client experience that generates referrals. The focus is on being a referrable business to begin.   Enhancing Client Referral Experiences   It is important to create a referable client experience beyond just delivering results. Understanding how people feel when referring others, not just the results, highlights the need for a repeatable process to ensure consistent positive results . Focusing on client feelings is crucial for generating referrals.   Client Experience Emotional Design      Intentionally craft a client experience to align with desired outcomes. "Ideal Client Reaction Script" involves identifying 3-5 key emotions or reactions clients should experience and ensuring your process is crafted to achieve these outcomes. Enhancing Client Experience with Consistency Having a repeatable process allows for consistency in approach and delivery. Clear SOPs that are documented encourages the client experience to be analyzed from start to finish. AI and Human Connection AI has a place in client experience models, but it cannot replace human connection. Identify which touch points can be automated, and which should be done by a human.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Stacey: Email: stacey@staceybrandall.com Instagram: @staceybrownrandall Facebook: Stacey Brown Randall YouTube: Referrals Without Asking LinkedIn: Stacey B Randall Website: Stacey Brown Randall   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions The Referable Client Experience by Stacey Brown Randall

In this episode, Ben talks about the importance of balance in leadership: knowing when to step in and when to step back. He discusses common traps, like micromanaging or being overly hands-off, and helps leaders identify their "sweet spot" where they can provide enough guidance without stifling independence. Ben offers practical reflection questions and strategies to help you stay balanced, effective, and confident as a thoughtful leader. Resources: Work with Ben: Thoughtful Leader Coaching.

On this episode, we talk with Carly Roszkowski, vice president of financial resilience programming at AARP. She joined the podcast on the sidelines of NCSL's Legislative Summit in Boston in August where she was appearing on a panel called “Unretirement: Rethinking Work in the Age of Longevity.”She explained how demographic trends mean the lion's share of the workforce growth is among the over-50 crowd, and in a related trend, that more than a fifth of retirees are working full or part-time jobs. Roszkowski also discussed the inherent bias in many automated systems that screen job applicants. The companies she talks with, however, are eager to try to eliminate that bias because they value keeping and attracting older workers. Resources Work and Jobs, AARP

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders...or is it? In this episode, I unpack what new research says about how creatine supports women's energy, brain health and hormones - especially through perimenopause and beyond - and when it's actually worth trying (or not). Resources: Work with me in ROOT - find out more here Free yoga series: GROUNDED (6-week, online, donation-based, starting 29th October) → join the series here (hop in at any point)

295: Avoiding Common Mistakes When Charging Premium Rates Raising your prices can feel like a bold move—but what happens when your premium rates don't deliver the results you expected? In this episode, we're uncovering the most common mistakes entrepreneurs and service-based professionals make when charging high-end prices. Learn how to identify the gaps in your pricing strategy, communicate your value effectively, and attract clients who are ready to invest at your level. If you've ever wondered why your premium pricing isn't landing the way it should, this conversation will show you exactly how to fix it. Topics Mentioned: Profitability Premium Value Brand Alignment Strategic Pricing and Brand Differentiation Key Thoughts:  Align premium rates with premium outcomes. Value must match the pricing.   Align your brand identity, messaging and presentation with the premium pricing to avoid client distrust.   When pricing and brand and value alignment is done well you will not feel the need to apologize or over explain the cost.   Target a specific audience instead of trying to appeal to everyone.   Create transparency in your pricing and billing practices with open and clear communication.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions Pricing Without Emotion® Coaching Program

I'm so delighted to share this episode with my dear friend, Amanda Romania. Amanda is a master Oracle of the Akashic Records, an international author, and a visionary teacher who has been guiding people for over 20 years. She's based in Sedona, where she works one-on-one with clients, leads sacred site journeys, and teaches students how to safely navigate the Akashic field. I HIGHLY recommend Amanda. I have been using her exceptional services for years myself! In this conversation we go deep into: ✨ How Amanda first stumbled into the Akashic Records through past-life initiations at ancient temples ✨ The five “libraries” of the Records: past lives, present life, future lives, the life between lives, and cosmic lives ✨ What happens in the life between lives — and how unfinished business affects your soul purpose now ✨ Accessing future life timelines as a call to action in the present moment ✨ Why so many people sensed something big before COVID arrived in 2020, and what that has to do with collective evolution ✨ Galactic heritage and starseed lineages — and how to honor them while still living your human purpose ✨ Staying grounded as gifts open, especially in a time of accelerated awakening Amanda's way of working with the Records is beautifully unique. Instead of the typical prayer formula (which she tips her hat to with reverence), she draws on her initiations through Atlantis, Egypt, and other sacred temples to open the Records in a mystery school style. For her, the process is more about frequency, guardians, and codes. I love Amanda's practical, grounded approach. She brings galactic wisdom, soul purpose clarity, and multidimensional vision — while always reminding us that our human life matters most. Resources:

294: Find the Habits Driving Your Business Discover how uncovering your thinking habits can unlock your greatest potential. In this episode, we sit down with Liz Taylor—former Motorola mechanical engineer turned serial entrepreneur, certified health and Enneagram coach, and Habit Finder specialist. With over 24 years of business experience and coaching since 2015, Liz shares how identifying the thought patterns that drive or derail success can transform high-achieving business owners. Learn how Habit Finder reveals your strengths, exposes hidden roadblocks, and helps you align your God-given talents with your passion for lasting growth. Topics Mentioned: Habits Strengths Growth mindset Listening Key Thoughts:  Exploring Habit Formation The Habit Finder Test combines strengths assessment with habit analysis to increase self-awareness. It it important to focus on present progress rather than future goals allowing yourself to enjoy the journey.   Understanding Shaping Habits   Habits are repetitive actions that can be shaped by identity-based approaches rather than just external triggers. Thinking habits, which are often unconscious, can either serve as protective mechanisms or become sabotaging patterns. The goal is to replace negative thinking habits with positive ones.   Truth and Growth in Business      Explore the path from your habits and how they form thinking patterns. Personal growth is necessary for business growth.        Habit Finder Assessment The Habit Finder Assessment is a 10-15 minute tool that uses 36 mathematically valued statements to identify thinking patterns and habits. The assessment measures six different habits, three external (connections with others, physical creation, and structure) and three internal (mental creation, personal fulfillment, and self-worth) with results showing how individuals naturally think and behave under pressure.        Entrepreneurial Habits and People Management Habit Finder can provide insights intro entrepreneurial tendencies, such as resistance to discipline and obsessive thinking, which can be a strength and a potential pitfall.   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Liz: Email: liz@legacycoachinggroup.com  Instagram: @Coach Liz Taylor Website: Coach Liz Taylor   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions Podcast Episode 35: Play to Your Strengths

293: Unblock Your Cash Flow: Strategies to Free Up Money Fast Have you ever hit a point where your design business cash flow just isn't flowing? The truth is that money doesn't always stay steady—it moves in and out, up and down. In today's episode, we're digging into how interior designers can get the money moving again with quick cash flow wins, plus a long-term cash management strategy for financial stability and growth. Topics Mentioned: Profitability Financials Pricing Strategy Key Thoughts:  We just make much better decisions when we've had good rest, good sleep practice, good eating and health, and then those things start to go away because of the worry and the stress that comes from not having enough money. As we all know, one of the number one reasons is that small businesses fail is lack of cash and lack of cash flow management.  Michele Williams    Start asking is there anything that we need to do on our side as the business to satisfy a need that would allow that money to be paid.  Michele Williams    If you're not billing directly dollar to dollar, penny to penny, it can be very easy to get underwater on that so that you're absorbing more cost because you don't want to pass them along to the client, and after a while you're eating into your profitability.  Michele Williams    Cash flow is usually enhanced by ensuring that we've got the right pricing, that we're monitoring the cost of the product and the cost of running the business, and then that leads us to profitability.  Michele Williams    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions Pricing Without Emotion® Coaching Program    

292: Hospitality is Profitable for Everyone Welcome to today's episode! With me is Rick Campos — a recovering interior designer, podcast host, and design business coach. Rick is certified in Coaching the Unreasonable Hospitality methodology, and we're diving into what it really means to go beyond service and show up with true hospitality. Stick around for practical insights and action items you can start using right away in your interior design business. Topics Mentioned: Hospitality Community Intentionality Listening Key Thoughts:  Recognizing where the client touch points are and recognizing the likes and the wants and the desires of that individual client actually slows us down enough to make it an intentional meeting so that we can make sure we're touching all of the things that matter to them.  Michele Williams      I have tested the theory, and it does work because it means you're listening, and all of a sudden that evokes an emotion, a feeling, and that's what makes a true impact. It's what makes an ordinary moment extraordinary.  Rick Campos    The nice thing is you can build it into the business and it's not an accidental. These things are very thought out and planned for even within individual budgets. Michele Williams    Those are the moments that we focus on, that we drill into. Not the big moments that everyone else is paying attention to because everyone else is already doing it. It's those little moments that's going to set you apart.  Rick Campos    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Rick: Email: rick@designbizsurvivalguide.com     Instagram: @Designbizsurvivalguide Website: Design Biz Survival Guide   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Secret Service: Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforgettable Customer Service by John R. DiJulius III Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas by Jesse Cole 7 Days Out on Netflix, SE 1; episode 7

291: 3 Ways to go from Hobbyist to Interior Design Professional Welcome to the show! Today we're diving into how to go from hobbyist to professional—whether you're in interior design or building any creative business. We'll cover three powerful areas that can transform your journey: mindset, boundaries, and intentionality. So, grab a pen and paper, and let's reflect—where are you still showing up like a hobbyist, and where are you ready to level up and own your role as a professional? Topics Mentioned: Mindset Boundaries Intentionality Sustainability Key Thoughts:  When we have the mindset of a professional, we're certainly going to create a boundary to make sure that we're making a profit or we're not going to engage in the work. Michele Williams   Being intentional about what we do, having these mindsets that we talked about of a very professional mindset, creating good boundaries, all of those things start to move us into that proactive stance instead of a reactive stance. Michele Williams   Having a very intentional, clear focus of what you're doing really creates grounding, it creates trust, it creates an environment where people can get behind it and kind of push that boulder uphill with you because they all know that they're pushing in the same direction. Michele Williams   Sustainability shows up because we have sustainable processes, we have sustainable team dynamics, and we have sustainable profitability. Michele Williams   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions E-Myth Revisited by Michael E Gerber

In the final episode of our Music, Mental Health and Wellbeing series, Dr. Jo Braid explores how true wellbeing comes from within by addressing the learned helplessness patterns common in healthcare and sharing her personal journey of learning to ask for help. Discover how to build inner safety, cultivate inner trust, and break free from the belief that your actions don't matter.Resources:Work with Dr Jo Braid: https://tidycal.com/drjobraid/power-hourFrom Survive to Thrive: http://www.drjobraid.com/thrivehttps://drjobraid.comwww.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydrWWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/DRJOBRAID I acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as professional legal, medical, financial, business or other advice. You agree to obtain these services if you need these. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of they Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Revill sits down with father and son duo Cameron and Kevin Connaughton, the founders of Rhodeway Financial. This amazing nonprofit provides free financial planning and literacy services to underserved communities right here in Rhode Island. We are joined by guest co-host Nikoli Blinow OMpowerment Psychotherapy for a powerful conversation about their work. Links & Resources: Work with Rhodeway Financial: Rhodeway.org | LinkedIn Work with Nikoli Blinow  Ompowermentpsych.com | LinkedIn Sponsors: Providence Children's Museum | Get Your Tickets To Play On! Oct 17th 2025 PVD FEST The People's Festival of Art, Music, and Culture September 5 & 6th Get Your Beach Pass | Riparks.ri.gov/beaches Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody This episode was recorded at Conversations Studio. Book your session today. Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

290: Self-Care is Profitable for You and Your Business Today's guest is Katie McDonald, a powerful self-care strategist who helps high achievers get things done without coming undone. After overcoming her own burnout, Katie now guides others from constant doing to intentional being. If you're feeling overwhelmed or running on empty, this episode is for you. Topics Mentioned: Burnout Self-care Strategy Accountability Key Thoughts:  We're so used to quieting ourselves and our needs so that we can focus on others, that we don't give ourselves permission to turn around to even ask ourselves what do you want. Michele Williams   Much like when an interior designer goes into a space, empties it all out, we need to empty it all out. Our bloated schedules empty it all out. Clean out a closet? Empty it all out. And then curate intentionally one thing after another, choose what you let back in. Katie McDonald   I will say the one thing that I had to learn early on is when I asked the question, I couldn't say, okay, achiever Michele, you've asked the question, now get up and go do something. You have to sit there and listen. Michele Williams   Celebrate any progress, celebrate any learning as growth opportunity and then you'll show up for more growth opportunities. Katie McDonald   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Katie: Email: katie@katiemcdonaldspeaking.com  Instagram: @_bnourished Website: bnourished.com LinkedIn: bnourished   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now!

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289: The Entrepreneurial Journey Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the entrepreneurial journey—from the spark of an idea to building a business with real impact. We'll explore the key stages of growth, the evolving challenges at each step, and what it takes to succeed along the way. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward. Tune in, take notes, and discover where you are on your entrepreneurial path. Topics Mentioned: Strategy Visionary mindset Investment Management Key Thoughts:  There is no shame in where we're starting from. The only shame that comes is if we stay there too long out of fear or not doing something so that we never progress. Michele Williams   I think people underestimate how much time that truly takes to own that role of CEO visionary. Yes, you might not be knocking off tasks for one of your projects, or for one of your design projects, but it takes true time and intention to get into that visionary mindset and really predict what's to come. Courtney Bramlett   When we are thinking about moving forward and strategy, I would say the more that you can build it in from the beginning at least the idea of strategic thinking, which means this business is more than what is happening today. Michele Williams   The best strategizers can strategically think through their daily task and how to align it to that vision state, and that takes time and practice and by allowing yourself that time to even do it. Courtney Bramlett   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now! FREE Step-by-Step Guide to Mapping Your Business Growth E-Myth Revisited by Michael E Gerber Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkConnie Holen from Pixality Design joins me for a jam-packed convo on what studio websites must do to convert in 2025. From overlooked homepage mistakes to decision fatigue, Canva blunders, and trust-building in the AI era — this episode gives you clarity on how to make your site not just pretty, but profitable.What We Cover:•  The #1 homepage mistake that's killing your local SEO•  Why your About page needs a glow-up (hint: it's about trust)•  How AI has shifted consumer expectations (and what to do about it)•  Why you must stop using text-heavy Canva graphics on your site•  What to include in your banner image to connect instantly•  The new rule of “clarity beats cleverness”•  How to test if your site is actually doing its job“Clarity is for sale in 2025. People aren't looking for more info — they're looking for someone to cut through the noise.”Links & Resources:• Work with Connie: pixalitydesign.com/contact• Listen to Connie's podcast: The Boutique Fitness Marketing • Podcast https://pixalitydesign.com/podcast• Connie's Blog Resources https://pixalitydesign.com/pixality-blog•   Download your free Yoga Studio Business Plan: www.yogabizchamp.link/podcast •  Book a free strategy call with Michael: www.yogabizchamp.link/podcastBook a call with Chris from the Sales Arms with my direct link to his calendar Offering Tree SEO List and Exclusive Discount Book a call with Mitch McGinley from the Boutique Fitness Brokers with my link. BOOK WITH MITCH HERE FREE RESOURCES AND BOOK A CHAT LINKhttps://yogabizchamp.link/podlink

288: Invest in Yourself for Business Growth Today on the podcast, we're joined by Kacey Graham, owner and principal designer of Boehm Graham Interior Design. From working alongside her mother on over 17 interior design show houses to leading her own successful design firm, Kacey shares her inspiring journey of business growth. We'll dive into the key investments she made in herself and her team to build a thriving interior design brand. Topics Mentioned: Self investment Growth Hiring Excellance Key Thoughts:  I needed someone that really had a different energy and a different experience base, business mindset, and financial backing. Enter Michele Williams, Scarlet Thread Consulting. I remember crying and going, I can't afford to hire her, and it was kind of like I slapped my own face and said I can't afford not to hire her. And that was the best decision I ever made. Kacey Graham   Everything's building blocks. So, we can't skip over those heavy, difficult pieces. Whether it's in organization or marketing or financials, we've got to put the basic building blocks together. Michele Williams   It's going to be an evolution. Much like our homes are our workshop, our businesses are always evolving and always improving. That should always be the goal. Kacey Graham   You've got to have your thumb on the pulse of what's happening in the economy because hiring somebody to do something today that we hired three, or four years ago the price would be completely different. Historical data informs the future. Michele Williams   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Kacey: Email: kacey@boehmgrahamdesign.com   Facebook: Boehm Graham Interior Design  Instagram: kacey.graham Website: www.boehmgrahamdesign.com References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now! FREE Step-by-Step Guide to Mapping Your Business Growth

In this episode, Revill and Jenna sit down with The Providence Real Estate Guy himself, Jim DeRentis. From growing up in Warwick to making a career leap from banking to real estate, Jim shares the story behind his success and how he landed a feature on HGTV's House Hunters. The conversation also gets personal – Jim chats about life with a public figure spouse and the couple's shared love of Rhode Island's vibrant food scene. Links & Resources: Work with Jim: thepvdrealestateguy.com, Residentialproperties.com Follow Jim on Instagram: @jamesderentis No-Cost Home Energy Assessment (sponsored): RIienergy.com/saveathome Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody This episode was recorded at Conversations Studio. Book your session today. Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

287: The Hidden Costs of Winging It in Your Design Business In this episode, we unpack the hidden costs of winging it in your design business. Michele shares why flying by the seat of your pants can lead to burnout, missed opportunities, and financial messes. She dives into the power of intentional planning, strategic hiring, and clear marketing—all rooted in a strong, future-focused vision. If you're ready to stop guessing and start growing, this one's for you. Topics Mentioned: Missed Opportunities Peace Process Being Intentional Key Thoughts:  When I was winging it, I realized there was a huge cost to me, to my peace, to my time, and certainly to my money. Michele Williams   We're working on the wrong initiatives, the wrong plans, and things that might support us in the short term, but not in the long term. Michele Williams   I would like to work with an intentionality on where I'm going, what I'm doing, who I'm doing with, and how I'm going to show up in the world, because that brings me peace. Michele Williams   The goal here is to really be able to have an intentionality in what we are doing so that as we do it, we know that we are checking off those tasks and those goals that are moving us closer to the business that we want to become. Michele Williams   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now! FREE Step-by-Step Guide to Mapping Your Business Growth

286: Profitability of Working with a Family Member On today's episode, we're joined by Beth Meyer and Abby McLane of Beth Meyer Design, a mother-daughter team specializing in luxury residential interiors. Featured in Southern Home and LUXE, they've built a trusted brand through elegant design and smart business growth. We'll explore how they started working together, their approach to profitability, and the benefits of running a family-based interior design business. If you're looking for real strategies to grow your design firm, this one's for you. Topics Mentioned: Strategy Organization Technology   Key Thoughts:  That was the whole reason I started the coaching practice as having come from burnout myself. When I get those calls, my heart feels for that, because I've been there, and I know what that feels like. The exhaustion and the mental load and the emotional turmoil, it's real and it's heavy. Michele Williams   I went back to the strategic plan where we are in structuring the company and roles and SOPs. You're giving them the tools they need to do their job well. You're not just giving them expectations that they really can't meet. Beth Meyer   There is something about your daughter or your mom in the business having your back in a different way that gives you the courage to continually push forward. So not only does iron sharpen iron to keep each other accountable and focused and better and growing and all the things, but there is something about the courage that one person lends to another person to move forward. Michele Williams   Our goals are the same and we have done a deep dive into our missions, our values, and all the things. When we are both pushing each other, it's built-in accountability to reach those goals. Abby McLane   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Beth and Abby: Email: abby@bethmeyerdesign.com Facebook: @bethmeyerdesign    Instagram: @bethmeyerdesign    Website: https://bethmeyerdesign.com/  You Tube: Beth Meyer Design   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now! Click here to read the transcript for this episode.

285: The Top 5 Profit Drains in Your Interior Design Business   Welcome to the podcast! Today, we're diving into the five biggest profit drains that can silently sabotage your interior design business. If you've ever wondered where your money is going or why your profit margins aren't where they should be, this episode is for you. Grab a pen and paper—because you'll want to take notes on how to boost profitability and take control of your money management starting today.  Topics Mentioned: Pricing   Financials  Ideal Client  Managing Cash Flow Effectively  Key Thoughts:  You cannot sell more of something at a really bad price and continue to make money, a bad price is a bad price.  Michele Williams    An ideal client is somebody who has the same value statements that we are coming in with as the company and there's a value continuance between us and that client.  Michele Williams    The more we're fighting people, processes, or not knowing what the numbers are, the more it's going to cost us the profits and the money, but also the profitability of peace in our lives.  Michele Williams    Know how money comes in, know how revenues are recognized, know how profit is recognized, and know when you need those funds.  Michele Williams    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions Metrique Solutions - Free Month Promo Code How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now! Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

284: The Hidden Costs of Employment s    Joining me is Jessica Harling, founder of Behind the Design. Jessica is a seasoned expert in employee and process development, specializing in recruitment, training, and change management for design organizations. Her work helps businesses streamline costs, increase productivity, and develop high-performing teams.​ In this episode, we'll discuss practical business strategies for interior designers for effective hiring, onboarding, and retention to ensure your team thrives.​ Enjoy the conversation! Topics Mentioned: Employment Strategy Accountability Employee Training Key Thoughts:  Fears are normal. How we analyze them and deal with them is determinate based on the strategy that we have for our business.  Michele Williams   You still need, as the manager, the owner, to be able to either prepare or have an oversight over that plan and not just delegate or dump it to another person and not know what they are covering.  Jessca Harling    We're not executing with success. We're executing within the moments of the day, and what feels good today, but today's feel good might not line up with tomorrow's plan and goal.  Michele Williams    Look at the strategy of the process, the finances and things like that before you make a reactive decision to jump and add someone on.  Jessica Harling    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Jessica: Email: jessica@gobehindthedesign.com  Facebook: @BehindtheDesign Instagram: @GoBehindtheDesign Website: GoBehindTheDesign.com LinkedIn: @BehindTheDesign References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go

We're back with another episode from our Just Like You series, sharing stories of entrepreneurs we've gotten to know through our own programs and events. This episode with Petra is a must-listen for anyone looking to integrate their spiritual and scientific sides to create real, lasting change in their lives. Petra's incredible story of saving her daughter's life through unconventional methods sparked her journey to master the connection between the mind, brain, and body. She now helps high-achieving clients break through their biggest challenges by first optimizing their brain health, then tapping into the power of the spiritual realm.    HIGHLIGHTS Petra's personal story of saving daughter's life in an unconventional way. Using the mind-brain-body hierarchy to master life's challenges. Blending science and spirituality to help high-achievers overcome their biggest blocks. Integrating science and spirituality to create miracles.   RESOURCES Work with Petra Frese - petrafrese.com Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Want to grow your email list - Get Over 240 Free Lead Magnets HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Petra: @dr.petrafrese